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LIFE/FRIENDSHIP/BETRAYAL
A True Story of Friendship and Betrayal
It’s human nature to want to oversimplify, but I ignored the cues
We are hardwired to connect with others. It adds meaning to our lives. But no one tells you that your serenity and peace of mind are about to be taken away, with no sign that you’re standing on the precipice — a sucker punch that originates out of nowhere.
When you think about the limits of friendship, what does this mean to you? Would you do anything for a friend, even if it involved putting yourself at risk? Or would you base your response to a friend’s request on more conservative grounds?
The boundary is fluid. People come and go — be it the closest of friends or the most casual acquaintances. This story is about a friendship that has gone very wrong.
The frequent visits, the drinking, the breached boundaries
Our friendship ignited quickly. At some point in our relationship, my former friend took that concept to another level. She not only breached boundaries, but she also broke and mutilated them. I eventually stanched that fire.
There were red flags, all right, ones I chose to ignore.
